Texas teachers gain in pay rankings amid 1999 boost
The TFT report shows Texas teachers improved in pay rankings since 1998 though average earnings lag national levels. It notes a $3,000 raise in 1999 and a health insurance plan for 600,000 school employees, with governors and candidates debating salary targets and education funding.
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Diana memorial fountain plan at Hyde Park delayed again
London plans for a 1.45 million Diana memorial fountain stall after the eight member committee splits on designs by Anish Kapoor and Kathryn Gustafson. Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell will seek an appropriate way forward as builders aim for completion by August 31, 2003.
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A Century of Cooling: The Rise of Air Conditioning
The piece traces air conditioning from its 1902 cooling debut to mass adoption after World War II. It notes early theatrical and commercial uses, gradual home integration, regional spread, and societal impact, including the Sun Belt growth and debates over energy use and environmental effects.
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Major drug seizures in West Texas cross state line border
West Texas agents report four seizures totaling over 20 000 pounds of marijuana within 12 hours in the Marfa Sector as total annual takedowns near 76 000 pounds. Officials credit vigilance and longer hours, noting border seizure trends differ from Odessa Midland and highlight ongoing cat and mouse with traffickers.
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Odessa event aims to boost local life and funds
George states TOP GUNS event improves Odessa quality of life as entertainment. He explains a calculated economic impact based on competitors, hotel stays, and local spending, then multiplied by 2.5 to estimate turnover duration, with higher multipliers possible. Kenny Karr, promoter, expects mayoral impact to exceed chamber estimates and notes a $10,000 Coliseum rental fee plus proceeds funding Sandhills Rodeo and Odessa College scholarships totaling over $30,000 to date.
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Munition hits Mona Hans home in residential area
Police confirm a munition struck a house in Mona Hans causing a five foot deep water-filled crater from a broken pipe. Neighbors recall a loud bang and a fire sparked by debris while residents feared for a nine year old. No radioactivity found and no injuries reported.
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Charles Sebastian
Sebastian
Donna Hart
Rex Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Tarin
F-117A Facts Height and specs revealed
The F-117A Nighthawk aircraft data lists height 12 ft 9.5 in, length 43 ft 4 in, weight 52,500 lb, speed high subsonic, range unlimited with air refueling, internal weapons carriage, unit cost 45 million dollars. The entry notes 55 ANG, 0, Reserve, 0.
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ANG
Reserve
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Picks
Texas Lottery results list Cash 5 numbers 16 24 26 27 38 with a Tuesday July 16 date. Evening Pick 3 has digits 9 5 and Te5 appears as a misprint. Daily Pick 3 and other picks are noted for that drawing.
Odessa American Contact and Circulation Details
Odessa American provides daily publication from 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79761. Customer service hours span 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday with a toll free line for out-of-town callers.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
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Oaoa
Odessa American Classifieds and Subscription Rates Notice
Readers Guide advertising contact details and classified department numbers. Subscriptions listed with daily Sunday and weekend options, rates for 1, 3, and 6 months, plus holiday editions and weekend specials.
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Bette
Waghend End Tunain Caecations Welume
Mail
Tiger Woods Leads Strong Field At British Open
Tiger Woods headlines a deep field entering the British Open at Muirfield in Scotland. He is regarded as the heavy favorite as observers call him the finest athlete.
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Tiger Woods
Muirfield
Scotland
Keller Wins Large Award After 1994 Taxi Robbery Incident
The Supreme Court of Victoria awarded Damien Keller 31 a sum about 313000 for injuries from a 1994 knife point taxi robbery. Keller chased the driver after the theft, the driver struck him with a stick and punched him, causing brain damage amid alleged delays in emergency response.
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Supreme Court of Victoria
Australia
Damien Keller
Keller
Four Ambassadors
Miami
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